Address
14531 Old Nashville Highway
#2207,
Smyrna TN 37167
REV. JUSTIN R. LESTER
B.A. B.TH M.A. M.DIV
RESUME
Phone
262-527-3774
E-Mail
[email protected]
Website
2Opinions1Destiny.com
OBJECTIVE
To serve as the Senior Pastor and spiritual leader of the congregation by providing Christ-like leadership, preaching, counseling, and shepherding. Also to encourage believers
toward maturity in Christ by providing a cohesive Christian Education program in a church setting.
SUMMARY
Since 2008, I have fulfilled the calling of God on my life as a minster of the gospel by preaching the word of God to people around the country and also equipping believers in personal
experience. I am someone who understands the current culture with an innovative and traditional mindset, possessing a spirit that lives in the post-civil rights era.
WORK EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
Coordinator of Member Services
Olive Branch Church | Antioch/Murfreesboro, TN
2014-present
Master of Divinity
Vanderbilt University | 2012-2014
-Re-wrote Curriculum and organized the Connections (New Member and Guest Services Ministry) or
Discipleship. Highlights from 2015
-A 76% assimilation rate of membership in 2015 (201 New Members)
-59 Baptisms (all taught by connections)
-1-in-5 First time guests become Members within 2 months
-Completely re-branded the church
-Leads all Marketing efforts. Increased 485 average to 2800 average reach on Facebook. Built Church
Website involving intricate SEO client to make Olive Branch the #1 Church on Google in Nashville.
-Assisted in developing and communication of 3 Million dollar Capital Campaign
-Implemented Worship planning software
-Assisted with Outreach efforts with 5k Race, Medical Mission, and Service days
-Assisted with initial launch of re-branded Small Bible Study Groups at both locations
-Began and sustained 2 small groups for College students and Young Adults
Assistant to the Pastor/Media Consultant
Fifteenth Avenue Baptist Church | Nashville, TN
2013-present
-Facilitate discussion and teach congregation using Baptist curriculum and doctrine
-Assist at the Church and their Community Development Corporation (CDC)
-Develop, regulate and maintain the Matched Savings Program at the CDC
-Re-Branded and lead all marketing efforts
-Built church website and created all promotional images
Assistant Pastor
Greater Grace Temple Community Church | Nashville, TN
2012-2014
-Facilitated discussion and teach using Baptist curriculum
-Managed relationship between the Leadership of Church and participants in ministry
-Active participants in ministries tripled while in leadership role.
-Organized and led community active events based upon principles taught in classes.
-Assisted in the development and implantation of the Yearlong budget
-Organized and implemented Marketing campaigns for the Church in various types of media
Youth Pastor
New Covenant Baptist Church | Milwaukee, WI
2008-2012
-Developed and organized “Youth Month,” a theme based month consisting of activities, community work,
revivals and discussion for all youth and young adults to be held every July
-Developed events and facilitated biblically sound and culturally relevant discussions for three specific age
groups: children (ages 0-12), youth (12-17) and young adults (18-35)
-Created “Friday Night Live,” a young adults gathering held every 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month with
activities every other month following meetings
-Organized fundraising efforts to benefit the ministry which raised over $5000
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
Master’s Thesis: Triflin Triplicity
A Practical Theology for Black Churches
catered toward the 18-40 Black Person
Master of Arts
Marquette University | 2010-2012
Advertising and Public Relations
Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI
Bachelor of Arts
Marquette University | 2006-2010
Theology and Public Relations
Milwaukee, WI
LICENCURE|ORDINATION
Licensed into Christian Ministry
2008 - Fellowship Baptist Church
Rev. Judith Lester, Senior Pastor
Milwaukee, WI
Ordained into Christian Ministry
2015 - New Covenant Baptist Church
Rev. Dr. F.L. Crouther, Senior Pastor
Milwaukee Wisconsin
REFERENCES
Rev. Dr. F.L. Crouther
Senior Pastor, New Covenant Baptist Church
Milwaukee, WI
Rev. Dr. Charles Thornhill
Senior Pastor, Mt. Moriah Baptist Church
Milwaukee, WI
Rev. Dr. William Buchanan
Senior Pastor, Fifteenth Avenue Baptist Church
Nashville, TN
Justin R. Lester | @Mr_JLester